Jesús Sánchez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears waivers The Diamondbacks outrighted Sanchez to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Impact He will remain in the Diamondbacks' organization for the time being after passing through waivers, but Sanchez should eventually become a free agent. The outfielder went just 2-for-15 at the plate during his brief time in Arizona and slashed .254/.311/.401 with eight homers across 105 contests beteen the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Sanchez for assignment Saturday.

Impact Sanchez will lose his spot on Arizona's active and 40-man rosters after going 2-for-15 with a walk and five strikeouts across six games since being claimed Sept. 14. Adrian Del Castillo will come up from the minors to replace Sanchez and could see time as the team's designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks DFA Jesus Sanchez After Minor Gabriel Moreno Injury The Arizona Diamondbacks have designated veteran outfielder Jesus Sanchez for assignment, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters at Petco Park...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Exiting starting lineup Sanchez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.

Impact Sanchez started each of the last six games against right-handed pitching, but he'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench as the Rockies send righty Tanner Gordon to the bump. Gabriel Moreno will get a day at designated hitter, and James McCann will do the catching for the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

How Jesus Sanchez could help Diamondbacks ahead of Yankees series | Sporting News Sanchez has one specialty the Diamondbacks lack.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks Option Rookie Outfielder in Favor of Jesus Sanchez The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a roster move on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of their game two matchup with the Miami Marlins at Chase Field...

SEPTEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Blue Jays roster shuffle continues as Jesús Sánchez officially moves on to Diamondbacks The Toronto Blue Jays’ latest wave of roster moves came with both short-term reinforcements and the official end of an outfield experiment t...

SEPTEMBER 15 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Claimed by Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks claimed Sanchez off waivers from the Blue Jays on Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks will take on the $6.8 million remaining of Sanchez's 2026 salary, and they'll retain his rights in 2027, as well (though he is a likely non-tender candidate). Sanchez has slashed .260/.318/.416 with eight home runs over 99 contests this season and will provide manager Torey Lovullo with another option in left field and/or at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays designate struggling Jésus Sánchez for assignment The Toronto Blue Jays finally ran out of patience with Jésus Sánchez on Friday, designating the struggling outfielder for assignment. They r...

SEPTEMBER 11 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Why Blue Jays cut ties with outfielder Jesus Sanchez before Orioles series | Sporting News The Blue Jays made a notable roster decision on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Loses spot on 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Sanchez for assignment Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez was slashing .287/.324/.461 at the end of May, but he's managed just a .216/.308/.343 batting line since then and had started only three of the past 11 contests. His spot on the roster has been filled by Rudy Martin. With a $6.8 million salary, Sanchez is likely to clear waivers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Losing out on playing time Sanchez is not in the Blue Jays' starting lineup against the Royals on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez has been in Toronto's starting lineup just twice over the last seven games despite the Blue Jays facing right-handed pitching in some of those contests. Myles Straw is starting in left field and batting ninth looks to be the preferred option in the outfield over Sanchez for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cease strikes out 8 in six innings, Blue Jays hit 3 homers to beat Mariners 8-1

Dylan Cease struck out eight in six innings, George Springer was 4 for 4 with a home run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Nathan Lukes homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field. Jesús Sánchez scores. Kazuma Okamoto scores. | 08/26/2026 Nathan Lukes homers (9) on a fly ball to right center field. Jesús Sánchez scores. Kazuma Okamoto scores.

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Lugo works 5 innings, Royals beat Blue Jays 5-3 to extend winning streak to 9 games

Salvador Perez drove in two runs, Seth Lugo gave up one run in five innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 to extend their winning streak to nine games

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Jesús Sánchez's sacrifice fly | 08/25/2026 Jesús Sánchez hits a sacrifice fly to left field, tying the game in the bottom of the 1st inning

AUGUST 26 • MLB.COM

On bench against southpaw Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Sanchez will head to the bench for the third time in four games while the Blue Jays face off against another lefty starter (Carlos Rodon). Daz Cameron will take Sanchez's spot in left field and will bat seventh.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays may be reaching the end of the Jesús Sánchez experiment The Jesús Sánchez experiment has not gone as planned for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. When the front office acquired him from the Houston...

AUGUST 22 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Jones hits 2-run HR as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th straight win

Rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering two-run homer in the second inning that was upheld on replay, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

"Max Scherzer is gonna strangle him" - Fans tear into Jesus Sanchez after costly fly-ball miss leaves $3M Blue Jays vet furious Veteran Toronto Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer expressed his frustration after a costly miss from his teammate during the second game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednes...

AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Yandy Díaz homers, Drew Rasmussen earns 6th straight win as the Rays beat the Blue Jays 7-6

Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer, Drew Rasmussen earned his sixth consecutive win and Bryan Baker converted his 25th straight save opportunity to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-6 win...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Okamoto sets Blue Jays rookie record with 25th home run as Toronto cruises by Rays 10-5

Kazuma Okamoto broke Toronto’s rookie home run record with his 25th, Josh Smith and Alejandro Kirk also homered and the Blue Jays beat the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 on Tuesday...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Resting Sunday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Toronto's matchup with the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact With southpaw Ryan Weathers toeing the slab for the Yankees, the left-handed-hitting Sanchez will sit out of Sunday's series finale. Daz Cameron will make his season debut with Toronto in left field and bat seventh.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Sanchez is absent from Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact With left-hander Patrick Sandoval on the mound for Boston, Sanchez will ride the pine for the second game of a four-game set. Charles McAdoo will move over to left field and lead off for Toronto.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Hill delivers RBI single in 12th inning as Phillies beat Blue Jays 7-6

Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over th...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

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